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Two ridiculous letters

Letter to the Editor

Updated:
12/20/2012 03:05:54 PM EST

Over the years we have seen many ridiculous letters in the Daily Record. However, the first two letters on Dec. 20 take the cake.

The first letter, by Jim Seidel, claims there is a connection, in quotes, between liberals, the Democratic Party, and the Newtown shooter. Since the word connection is in quotes, who is he quoting? How did he come by this information that he is presenting as fact?

The second letter, by Mark W. Plummer, states "Ever notice when these killers kill, they choose a place where there is no chance of being stopped by someone with a legal gun and permit?" I haven't noticed this, perhaps because it simply isn't true. As an example, the shooting at Fort Hood defies this description. Or does Mr. Plummer think there are no guns on a military base? What about the many shootings that took place in public places where the shooter would have no idea if anyone is armed, such as the Aurora, Colo., movie theatre, shopping malls in Oregon, Salt Lake City and Minneapolis, or the strip mall where Gabby Giffords was shot?

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